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sAM.s CREEK ITEMS.

Tournament Near Taylorsville-oth Items,
VIM. II. Franklin, as trustee, offered at
public sale last Saturday the farm belonging
to the late Nathan Franklin, Sr., containing
about JOG acres, but it was not sold. The
highest bid received was $22 per acre.
George w. Devilbiss and John w. Wilt
farmers of this neighborhood, each lost val
liable horse from lockjaw last week.
George W. Devilbiss has completed his new
residence, and is now having it painted; John
Baird and son, painters.
Our friend j. F. Ensor, who has contributed
several interesting letters to the columns OF
the ADVOCATE from Kansas, returned home
last week, after an absence of about years.
His many friends were glad to see him.
Last Saturday tournament was heldin the
woods of the late DIR. Francis j. Crawford,
on the Sans Creek road, about one mile
from Taylorsvile, this county, and was at
tended probably by one thousand people.
Eleven Young men entered the contest for the
honors and prizes. The fitting began at IL
o'clock. The following are the names of the
Young men who rode and their score: Harry
Albaugh, Denning's, 8, 8, 3; John Dudderar,
Valley Farm, 8, 8, 9; II. c. Burdette, Green
wood, 8, 8, 8; Howard Penn, Woodbine, 8, 2,
Gorsuch, Sans Creek, 2. l, 8; Jesse Stem,
Jr., Enterprise, l, 2, 2; N. S. Wood, Mt.
Olive, 8, 2, 2; August Bowers, Morgan, 2, l,
2; James H. Steele, Jr., Watersville, 8, 1, l;
Henry Davis, Clearield, l, l, l. There were
three ties, as will be seen from the above,
and in consequence the contest became very
interesting. John Dudderar, being the sue:
cessful contestant, taking three rings, crowned
Miss Minnie Chase, of Taylorsville, Queen;
Harry Albaugh crowned Miss Ritter, of Bal
timore city, first Maid of Honor; Harry Bur
dette crowned Miss Helen Gould, of Balti.
more county, second Maid of Honor, and
George Beasman crowned Miss Alice Stouch,
of Westminster, third Maid of Honor. The
prizes were silver and very handsome. The
charge to the knights was delivered by VIM.
H. Thomas, Esq, of Westminster, and the
coronation address by Geo. NJ. Pearce, Esq,
of the same city. Joseph W. Berret was chief
marshal, and was ably assisted by W. l..
Crawford and II. S. Davis. After the tour
nament there was dancing. Music was fur
nished by the Westminster Orchestra and by
the celebrated Taylorsville Band.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Lost-Lost Money-Geo. E. Matthews, IS
East Main street, Westminster, Md.
Maryland Agriltural College. A. Cham
bills, Agricultural College, Nd.
Coral Reef School-Miss Mary V. Man
ming, Westminster, Nd.
Sunnybank Female Select School-Misses
Mering, Linwood, Md.
Private Sale of Farm and Tannery-A. J..
Reese, Cranberry, Nd.
Secretary.
Gorsueh.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter,
Horses and Mules-G. Frank Beaver.
Sunday School Festivals.
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Death Of MIR. John Babylon.

On Tuesday morning last after an illness
superinduced by the inirmities of age, John
Babylon died at the residence of his son
Philip, near Uniontown, in his 18th year:
In early life Mr.. Babylon was huckster, and
by close attention to business and strict in
tegrity accumulated a. handsome competency,
but in the last few years he has been embar-
raised by business troubles. He was married
twice, his first wife being Miss Shriner, of
Taneytown, and his second Mrs. Wantz,
widow of Valentine Wantz, who survives him.
By his first wife he leaves two sons, Philip and
John, and four daughters, Mrs. Samuel Stoner,
Mrs. Emanuel Formwalt, Mrs. Oliver Garner,
and Mrs. Anna Maria Haines. The funeral
took place on Thursday, the remains being
inferred in the Methodist cemetery at Union
town. The pail bearers we're b. Yingling,
John Bennett, Wesley Gilbert, David Roop,
Henry Bankert and Leonard Zile,
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Narrov ESCAPE from Drowning.

Last Tuesday afternoon while Ellie and
Emma, daughters of Edward Shaeffer, near
Frizzellsburg, were spending the afternoon at
Mr.. Jno. Rogers, the latter, aged four years,
removed unobserved the trap door to the els
tern. which is under the kitchen, and acciden-
lily fell in. Had it not been for the imme-
diate presence of Mr.. Fl. Stoner the child
would no doubt have drowned.
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HEDGE FENCES.
Wesley Young's Absurdities.

In regard to certain circular, signed by
one Wesley Young and circulated by the
Maryland Hedge and Wire Fence Company,
of Frederick, would ask the public to ex-
anime whether there is anything claimed or
any point made in the circular. Mr.. Young
claims to have several valuable patents
(which no one denies) concerning the manner
of planting and constructing hedge and wire
fences combined. This claim broadly is
absurd, as, first, no one can get patent on
planting tree of any kind; second, hedge
fence is as old as the hills, and the wire fence
has been in use for number of years. He
says the Maryland Hedge and Wire Fence Co.
of Frederick county have purchased the alb.
solute right to use his patents in the state of
Maryland and District of Columbia. | don't
deny that. 1t haing come to Mr.. Young's
knowledge that certain parties have taken out
patents which are ilfringements, and are
trying to sell hedge, &c. He does not say
what these patents are taken out for, or what
they infringe upon. He claims that no one
has II right to sell hedge but himself or those
whom he may authorize TO sell. This is an
other absurdity, as any one who chooses can
sell hedge, the same as any other nursery
stock, and any one can plant hedge, the same
as they do their fruit trees. The whole
trouble is Mr.. Young is selling fence at Sl.25
per rod which takes him from to years to
complete, and am selling at 81 per rod, and
can complete fence ttco years earlier than he
can. He wants to say to the people that they
shall pay him SIPS per rod for fence instead
of paying me 81, another absurdity. As to
the validity of my patent, | would call your
attention to the following testimonial. Bear
in mind that am still selling the best fence
of the age at 81 per rod, and if Mr.. Young
wants to stop me let him do it according to
law, and that is by injunction.
Respectfully, j. A. MITCHELL.
Westminster, Md.
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OFFICE OF E. H. BATES,

4 z
WASHINGTON. d. c., July 3Oth, 1887.
To Whom 1t May Concern Having obtained a
valuable patent for James A. Mitchell for Hedges,
and the same being valid and not infringing any
other patent patrons of Mr. Mitchell safely have
him build their fences without fear or favor from
any one-Young or old. Some people are fools
enough to think they can. claim the world as their
personal property, and would no doubt prevent
other people from existing If they could lock up the
4. II. BATES. Attorney,
aug l3tf Washington. d. C.
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TTHE M. P. SUNDAY SCHOOL Of

NNHE NJ. P. SUNDAY SCHOOL OF
L Uniontown will hold an all-day Picnic
and Festival in the grove, at the East end of
town, on Saturday, August 81. Prominent
speakers will deliver addresses, Vocal music
by the school. Instrumental music by the
Citizens Oornet Band, of Hanover, Pa, one
of the best organizations of the kind in Penn
sylvania. This will be rare opportunity
offered to all lovers of choice music. Ice
Cream and CONNECTIONS will be sold for ben
eft of school. Everybody is invited, and we
will make this gala day. By order,
aug 20:2t COMMITTEE.
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TRUsTEE's SALE OLA
L HOUSE AND LOT,
At Mt. Airy, Carroll County, Md.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, in Equity, passed in cause
No. 25l2. the undersigned, trustee appointed
therein, will sell at public sale, on the premises
at Mt. Airy, on
Tuesday, the 18th day Of September, 1887,
at II clock, a. m, all that valuable house
and lot in Mount Airy, containing
oNE.HALF OF AN ACRE OF LAND,
more or less, being the same land of which the
late John W. Harrison died seized and pos
sessed This lot is improved
A M, by new two-story Dwelling
Hsssl House and other buildings, and
Hzala54itas5ls!E also well of fine water
Terms of Sale are-0ne third cash on day
of sale or upon the ratification thereof by the
Court, and the residue in two equal payments,
one to be paid in six months and the other
one year from the day of sale, with interest,
and to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with security to be ap-
proved by the trustee.
JOHN B. RUNKLE, Trustee.
James A. c. Bond, Solicitor.
aug20 is VIM. P. Anderson, Auct'r,
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DRoPosALs FOR BUILDING A
SCHOOL HOUSE.

Notice is hereby given by the Board Of
County School Commissioners of Carroll
county, that they will receive sealed propo
sails in their Office in Westminster, to build
county, until Monday, the 9th of September,
1887, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, when the propo-
sails will be opened and the contract may
then be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder. The Commissioners reserve the
right to accept any or reject all proposals.
The plans and specifications can be examined
in the School Commissioners Office at any
time By order of the Board,
L. o. GRIMES,
aug 20:3t President.
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MO. 252e EQUITY,
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County in
EQUITY,

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County in
Equity.
John H. Ruby, Executor of Henry Ruby, de-
ceased, against Jesse Little and Catharine
2. Little, his wife.
Ordered this 10Th day of August, A. D.,
1887, that the sale of the real estate made and
reported in the above entitled cause by John
II. Ruby, executor of the last will and tesla
ment of Henry Ruby, deceased, under andy
virtue Of power of sale contained in mort
gage from Jesse Little and Catharine E.
Little, his wife, to said Henry Ruby, dated
March 10Th, A. D., 1885, and recorded among
the Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll
County, in Liber G. A. NJ, No. %, folio 81,
&C., be finally ratified and confirmed unless
cause to the contrary be shown on or be-
fore the 10th day of September, next; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, Mary
land, once week for three weeks prior to
the 18th day of September, next.
The report states the amount of sale 10 be
$4,000
WM.s N. MARTIN, Clerk.
true eopy,-Test:
aug POST WM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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BRICK.
BRICK.
RRIcK. ]

have on hand and for sale quarter of
a million of better Brick than can be found
at any yard in or near Westminster, and am
just as willing and as able to sell cheap as any
man in the business. If you want to see the
kind of wall my brick will build just take
a look at the new Hotel Albion, or the First
National Bank, Ward Hall, j. Q. Shtely's
double house on Green street, or G. Await s
block of houses. You don't need to paint
your house while / use Harrisburg Sand,
/ pay sos per carload for it, Come and see
the clay l use. Parties have been making
milk pots from my bank of clay for the last
two years. R. C. MATTHEW'S,
april9 If Westminster, Nd.
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Thomas McFerran, grocer Of Allegheny
Pa, while standing in front Of his store on
Tuesday morning had his skull crushed in by
the falling Of a large iron letter from the sign
above the door. He died in about an hour.
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ICE CREAM AND WATER ZOE.

| can supply the citizens of Westminster
and Carroll county with irst-cass article of
Ice Cream and Water Ice. Private families
furnished with either by the gallon or half
gallon. Large orders will receive prompt at
tention. Orders delivered within the city
limits or at the railroad free of charge,
BT- Send orders to Postofice, Box IA.
Those wanting Cream for Sunday should send
in their orders by O'Clock Saturday after
noon. J. D. CR0WL,
may7 Gun Westminster, Nd.
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MORTGAGES SALE
NA OLA
HOUSE AND LOT
In the City of Westminster, Maryland.

By virtce of the power of sale contained in
q mortgage from Isaac Wright and Mary
Wright, his wife, to The Westminster Savings
Institution, bearing date June 4th, A. d. 1881,
and recorded among the Real Estate Mort
gage Records of Carroll county, in Liber F.
T. S. No. 16, folio 277, &C., the undersigned,
attorney and agent therein named, will sell at
public sale, on the premises, on
Monday, 1eth day of September, A. D. 1887,
at o'clock, p. M, all that property described
in and conveyed by said mortgage, containing
$3.50 SQUARE FEET OF LAND,
more or less. The improvements thereon are
newly built story and attic
E.MsM-,l frame Dwelling House, with
EsSs basement, and other outbuild-
zl5as5s55a;27 ings; water on the premises;
garden, fruit, &c. The building and fences
are in excellent repair. This property is well
located on College street, in the west end of
the city of Westminster, Nd, is nearly oppo-
site the Western Maryland College building,
and is now in the occupancy of Mr.. Simpson.
Terms of Sale.-One-thir cash on the day
of sale or on the ratification thereof third
in six months and the other one-third in nine
months from the day of sale; the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur
chaser or purchasers, with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale.
CHAS. 7. REIFSNIDER,
Attorney and Agent Named in Mortgage.
Reifsnider Il Reifsnider, Solicitors.
aug20 is r. c. Matthews, Auct,r.
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DWELLING and Store Stand at
IL Public Sale,

On Saturday, Sept. srd, 1887, at 2 o'clock,
D, M, situated in Pleasant Valley, five miles
from Westminster, on the road leading from
Stonersville to Frizzellsburg, containing II
Acres of Land, more or less. improved by a
double L Brick House, of rooms, bank barn,
carriage house, hog house, hennery, and
other necessary outbuildings, Excellent
orchard of fruit of different kinds. Water at
' aug 20 2t MELANCHTON MYERS.
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The DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE will be sent to
any address from September II to November
II, inclusive, for % cents.
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We take pleasure in announcing to the pub
lie that we shall continue to keep on hand and
furnish all kinds of Building Lumber and
Coal, at the Old Yards in Westminster, Nd,
and hope, that by strict attention to business
and with a desire to please, we shall continue
to have our share of the trade.
feb2s. 1857 Z. LYNCH Il SON,
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A DMINISTRAToR OF MORT
~ GAGEE'S SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
In No. Airy, Carroll county, Ma.

By virtue of power OF sale contained in a
mortgage from Chas. L. Clancy and Eliza
beth Clancy, his wife, to Thornton Poole,
dated the 25th day of April, A. D., 1886, and
recorded among the Land Records Of Carroll
county, in Liber G. A. NJ, No. %, folio 387,
&C., the undersigned, as administrator of the
said Thornton Poole, deceased, will sell at
public sale, on
Tuesday, the 18Th day Of September, 1887,
AT o. clock, p. M, on the premises, the land
described in said mortgage, situated in the
village of Mt. Airy, fronting on the Ridge
Road, adjoining the property lately purchased
by the u. & o. r. X. Co., containing
ONE HALF ACRE,
More or less. The improve
ments thereon consist of sub A ISsN -
stantial weatherboarded House, Iatl=A
nearly new; stabling, hen al = III e
house, and all other necessary outbuilding8
there is well of excellent water near the
house. Its proximity to stores, schools, &C.,
make it property well worth the notice OF
any one desiring a comfortable home.
Terms of Sale :-One-th cash on the day
of sale, ne-third in three months, and the
other third in six months; the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chaser, with approved security, bearing in
terest from day of sale or all cash, at the
option of the purchaser.
CHAS. E. POOLE,
Administrator of Thornton Poole, Mortgagee
deceased. James A. c. Bond, Jos. D. Brooks
Solicitors. aug 20 IS
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4 TTENTIoN.

FOR SALE-The stock, fixtures and good
will of paying general merchandise bust
ness, located at one of the best points in Carroll
county. There is large prompt paying trade
and no near competition. To the right party
this is an opportunity but seldom met with.
Store rooms and dwelling can be rented low.
Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Posses
sion given at any time. For full particulars
address BUSINESS,
aug 20 Office of Democratic Advocate
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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
vANDBRFORD BROS
CORNER OF MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.

TERMS.-s2 per year. in advance. Single copies 5
cents. Nosubscrption discontinued until all arrears
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ADVERTISING RATES.-One square Is lines) will
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each subsequent insertion. One square 3 months,
$3.50; 6 months S.; II months, IS. Business Cards.
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Yearly advertisers must confine advertisements to
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and Deaths inserted free Obituaries and Personal
Communications cents per line
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Entered at the Post Office, Westminster, Maryland
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CUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL on
y August 18th, 18th and 9th for the ben
eft of St. James School, in the grove ad-
Joining the church. The festival will be held
in the evening of the first two days and on the
afternoon and evening of the last day.
July %
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NOTICE.

Having associated with me in the Lumber
and Coal business my son, NJ. JOHN LYNCH,
the business will, after the LIST day Of March,
& Son. EDWARD LYNCH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

The pretti { lady in Alma End others
should allow = co1gh 10 run. Use at
&C Kemps Balsam, which we guarantee
70 cure. Price 30 cents and sl0) Trial
size free, +. : Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
Attorney at Law
ALMA, MICH.
Gratiot Co.
Also Look After Northeastern
Land, Look up Titles,
Pay Taxes, dc.



ono half acre OF ground. lnrgc two-ator,
house, stone and brick foundation good celia
aud cistorn ana well wAter The plnrc ha,
across the river. Price, sl.h0: one quartor
aser. F''N''
s3j il the price 81 IA corner House and two
Lots IN flytun. House can be occupied by two
fam lies, good well
s!5 is he price Of two story House and
lot In Elyton.
SlGO will buy frst-closs. Hotel and Bosrl.
ing h. u.s.. Parties can give good reasons for
wanting to sell.
Two lots on Gargetts addition. Price sl25
enrh. lmprovcm' nts on lots aQioln!ng
Good neighborhood.
TO EXCHANGE FOR HOUSE And LOT N AIN,
House and one acre Of land with orchard I'm
Masoa, lnghnm Co, Mich ~ cost tho owner
~, There j. q mortgage on IL of $50
20 acres in bethany township. 2 acres i'm
prVtd. nous" ana stable On premises Good
board ftuce IN front; value OF place sGr--
owner hnd Just as soon exchange for house
ana lot outside oi the corporation Of Alma
Pkoi EhTN ~ GRATIOT County
S}O per acre The improved farm II about
"n acres, formerly owned by Hamilton Piich.
ard. four milcs west Of Alma and ont half mile
SCUM OF tlwril. OuIy one-quart, OF the pur-
ChaSe rice required 10 he paid down will
''N.d" 1t and sell o"e-hJlf or onc.quartcr /.
desired. -
$50 will buv house. store. Office. b.,n md
TWO lots cor OF Washington and Chestnut 81
~ the village 81 Wheeler Fine location for A
Physician and small rug stOr-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

hi. is ri 1T. We % e. in selling
nj, tie BE- :. and have secured the agcn y
2 X mp's l'ilr Su pos tories. No treat
me tx to- les. success unGuesiionet
b. b. &
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Fashion and etiquette compel people
20 endure great deal OF dis omfol Z.
4 q, zen pcrs ns vii lit fur hours AT a
ccremon ous mncr;5.ole and watch the
cOlrses come and 50, long after Their
al e. &c has been satisfied. Though
each Ia been red, all assert that
ia = have mad "a arming time 4
wrter iu thaHbeTS' go rial tells how
three d.stilgu sbed gentlemen and a
rIm ess were once bored at an aristo
cratic game of whist;
Ca cLe uccas on when Washington
iryi e, b. ncsott and Everett were
lchdtug over diplomatic "reminiscences
tine IA t-n.ued tod how. aft 7 he and
lt1e Nebro tan Ambassador had beer
lpre ented 20 her Majesty Queen Veto
Ea, Lord Mclho rne intimaied that
ley woul lie cXrc,ted to DIN in a
! m OF HA.s, with the Duchess of
81 pay vcry roor game. myself, &"
bail Meihouue; in fact. ! scarcely
tnderst nd 1T, but the Duchess is very
loud OF it,
And J." sai1the Naapolitan to Ever
It, Am very bl' PLAYER, and should 4
Shance to orr iAcel .encys partner,
Invoke your for earauce II advance. d"
10 which IN IN ricen envoy replied
4at he kew very little Of the game
himself
As he put it, three dign'fol person.
e.. Cltu D.. -cuus ottire. were
5,emn' ~ song to pay game none
1riectiv understood and tor which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Alma, Mich, Sept. Q, 1857.
have used kitchel's Linament i'll
my house and in my family and con-
slider it the best | ever used. Yours
truly. GEO. W MCCARTHY. Sold 10y
Is. ;. Webb.